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Live news coverage from LSN's Myanmar bureau covering politics, business, technology, culture, and sport.

Latest Dispatches

  • Telenor Myanmar Rebrands as Atom Myanmar Following Ownership Change β€” The telecommunications company formerly known as Telenor Myanmar Limited has officially adopted the name Atom Myanmar Limited, effective from 30 May 2022.
  • JobNet Relaunches Best Companies to Work in Myanmar Campaign β€” Myanmar's leading online job portal has announced the return of its workplace recognition initiative after a two-year hiatus, focusing on employee engagement metrics.
  • Ooredoo Myanmar Extends Tech Age Girls Program for 2022-2023 β€” The telecommunications company will support 220 young women through a year-long digital technology program aimed at closing the gender gap in tech education and access.
  • Samsung Opens Pre-Orders for Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4 in Myanmar β€” Samsung's latest foldable smartphones are available for pre-order in Myanmar following the global launch at the company's Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event.
  • Ooredoo Myanmar Unveils New Brand Identity and Tagline β€” The telecommunications operator has introduced a refreshed logo and brand positioning under the slogan "Upgrade Your World," ending speculation about the company's future in the country.
  • Central Bank Announces Exemptions to Mandatory Currency Conversion Rule β€” The Central Bank of Myanmar has provided authorized dealer banks with a list of entities and individuals exempt from converting foreign currency earnings into kyat, following the controversial April notification.
  • Myanmar Plaza: Foreign Investment Transforms Yangon's Retail Landscape β€” Vietnamese investment firm HAGL Myanmar launched the Myanmar Centre Project in 2013, bringing full foreign direct investment to Yangon's commercial sector with a focus on premium retail experiences.
  • KBZ Bank Lifts Withdrawal Limits on New Cash Deposits Only β€” KBZ Bank has announced customers can withdraw newly deposited cash without limits, though the policy does not extend to existing account balances.
  • Military leader announces plans for Nay Pyi Taw as green, smart city β€” State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has outlined a vision to develop Myanmar's capital as an environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced urban center.
  • Military Spokesman Announces IMEI Registration Requirement for Imported Mobile Phones β€” New regulations will require importers to register unique device identifiers for all mobile phones brought into the country, according to military officials.